Fonoaudiología-Pregrado

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    Nivel de consistencia de alimentos adecuado para usuarios de 5 a 12 años del Instituto de Parálisis Cerebral del Azuay, 2025-2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-02-27) Ochoa Dominguez, Camila Belen; Nievez Valverde, Gabriela Elizabeth; Argudo Guallpa, Juan Diego
    Background: Feeding is a process that must be adapted to the needs presented by children with cerebral palsy, due to their motor, physical, and communicative impairments. This reality requires the adaptation of food consistency in order to eliminate any risk of aspiration and/or penetration. Objective: The objective of this research project was to determine the appropriate level of food consistency for users aged 5 to 12 years at the Cerebral Palsy Institute of Azuay (IPCA). Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted; the instruments used were a data collection form and the international framework The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI). The data were analyzed and interpreted using SPSS software version 29.0 (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), 2022 edition. Results: The study population consisted of 43 participants. Of these, 60.5% require a Level 3 consistency: Moderately thick / Liquidized for beverages, and 53.5% require a Level 4: Extremely thick / Pureed for foods. These results are consistent with previous studies indicating a generalized need to increase food viscosity, allowing greater opportunity to trigger the swallowing reflex, thereby reducing the risk of aspiration and penetration. The findings reinforce the need to raise awareness among speech language pathologists, caregivers, parents, and the general community regarding the appropriate management of patients with cerebral palsy, promoting timely interventions and dietary adaptations that improve the quality of life of these users.